Category Archives: Thoughts

School of Smooches no more

Posted on October 12, 2014 by houseofsmooches

  Never before, have I heard Carlos say, “Mom, I really like school!” Even hearing those words tonight was a little bit shocking! Never would I have thought that I would be hearing them! Sending Carlos to “real school” has … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about change

Posted on August 11, 2014 by houseofsmooches

Major changes are starting to freak me out a bit…..ok, a lot! We are moving in less than 3 weeks, Carlos starts school in one week and our new “son” arrives tomorrow night. So I’m really trying to take things … Continue reading →

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New Ride, but God!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by houseofsmooches

We drive, we drive A LOT! Basically any time we go somewhere it means an hour of driving. It’s not the driving that’s so bad (aside from our gas budget line being HUGE), it’s more the restless passengers and the … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by houseofsmooches

Mother’s Day! It’s my 9th Mother’s Day as a mommy! Wow, can’t believe how fast time has gone past. I had a lovely day. Stephen’s parents are in town so they went to church with us this morning and then … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by houseofsmooches

  On this eve of Mother’s Day, I am thankful (ok for honestly sake I am thankful AND tired). I am thankful for the privilege of my children. I am thankful for a little boy who brings me flowers (Ben). … Continue reading →

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Pity-Party

Posted on April 21, 2014 by houseofsmooches

  This morning I was having a pretty significant pity-party. You know the kind…..”nobody likes me, everybody hates me I might as well eat mud.” Yep, it was NOT pretty! And then I started turning my blahs on God and … Continue reading →

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12 Years of Welded Bliss

Posted on October 5, 2013 by houseofsmooches

I feel refreshed!  The past 24 hours have been so WONDERFUL!  Even though our anniversary was last weekend, this weekend worked better to celebrate. I am so thankful for dear friends who transported and kept our kids (without them none … Continue reading →

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Follow up to the ramdom thoughts at 1 A.M.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by houseofsmooches

Sometimes God answers in ways that are unexpected and amazing.  Today He spoke peace to my soul though encouraging comments on FaceBook and from conversation and worship at our Fellowship Group. Unknown to me, Stephen added a new hymn to … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts at 1 o’clock

Posted on September 14, 2013 by houseofsmooches

It’s one o’clock in the morning or more specifically is 1:22 A.M.  The windows are open and cool autumn air is pouring in……when we wake up the living room is going to have a bit of a chill.  The air … Continue reading →

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Why I love being a United Nations Family

Posted on August 21, 2013 by houseofsmooches

Transracial adoption often gets a bad rap in the media…..it’s controversial…….everyone has an opinion.  But honestly, I love being a multi-racial family.  I love the conversations it starts.  I love (most days) being a walking billboard for adoption because let’s … Continue reading →

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